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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,158.60, 9,237.90 and 3,040.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,158.60, 9,237.90 and 3,040.10 is: 4,560.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,158.60 : 9,237.90 = 3,040.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,158.60/9,237.90 = 3,040.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,158.60x = 9,237.90 × 3,040.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,158.60x = 28,084,139.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,084,139.79/6,158.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,560.15

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